Project Morpheus marketing executive Guy Longworth has revealed Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg’s request for a tech demo of the PlayStation 4 VR tech in the lead up to the social network’s acquisition of rival Oculus Rift.

Facebook has been cleared to purchase Oculus Rift for $2 billion by the US Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission. According to Reuters, the approval was noted on a list of other proposed transactions the commission puts out several times a week. The $2 billion deal includes $400 million in cash plus 23.1 million […]

Minecraft creator Markus ‘Notch’ Persson has responded to a heated blog post from Cliff Bleszinski writen in defence of Facebook’s acquisition of Oculus VR. It follows Persson’s decision to cancel the Oculus version of his popular creation title.

Oculus Rift was sold to Facebook for $2 billion, but before such a lucrative windfall befell Oculus VR, founder Palmer Luckey sat down with VG247’s Sam Clay to introduce the viewer to the world of virtual reality and the headset his company created.

Facebook’s acquisition of Oculus VR may have left a sour taste in the mouth of Mojang founder Markus ‘Notch’ Persson, but a subsequent tweet from Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan suggests that it’s moving into that space in some capacity.

Facebook’s acquisition of virtual reality firm Oculus VR stunned many gamers and companies last night, prompting a mass reaction online. Several developers have stepped forward to comment on the matter, including id Software founder John Carmack, who has confirmed he is still onboard with the firm.

Facebook has acquired virtual reality manufacturer Oculus VR for $2 billion, and the overall feedback from the internet appears to be one of disdain, betrayal and fear for Rift’s future. Dave Cook reasons that we all need to take a moment and think clearly about this one.